Ingredients for :
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
3 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons water or milk
3 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Additionnal comment:
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Gingerbread Cookie

In a large bowl, beat sugar, margarine and molasses until light and fluffy.

Add egg and water, or milk; blend well. Stir in flour, soda, salt and spices.

Mix well to form a smooth dough.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

On floured surface, roll out 1/3 of dough to 1/8 thickness. Keep the rest of the dough chilled.

Cut with floured cookie cutters.

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool completely.